Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
Inspired by Truth, Enlightening Minds for the Church in Canada and Throughout the World
December 28th is the Feast of the Holy Innocent Martyrs, who, without knowing, died at the hands of Herod who wanted to kill the Christ child at all costs. St Augustine was really touched by this powerful story, and here we offer some of his profound reflections concerning this feast from a homily he preached[…]
Why do we need a Jubilee mascot? When I think of a mascot, what comes to mind is someone dressed up in an animal suit – no, not a ‘furry’; a mascot is more ridiculous and than troubling and needing therapy, meant to inspire humour and enthusiasm, especially at sporting events. Mascots are fine in[…]
Arguably the most popular painting in the Western World is The Last Supper, and virtually every educated person knows that it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The precise electrifying moment of the meal is rendered as Jesus tells the Apostles that one of them will betray him, and they all glare at him and[…]
How great a gift of grace is here! To what merits of their own do the children owe this kind of victory? They cannot speak, yet they bear witness to Christ. They cannot use their limbs to engage in battle, yet already they bear off the palm of victory. (St. Quodvultdeus, +450)
